The Proposal
This image, titled “The Proposal”, was taken near Brookings. I had asked the couple if I could take their picture and they said “yes”. He had just proposed to her, so I did some shots and sent the pics to them. It was a wonderful day, and I took advantage of capturing “their moment”.
Photograph by Cynthia Briseno
Congratulations! on a beautiful image Cynthia. Look for Cynthia’s image soon in the Daily Courier.
First Place
Minimalism Larry Pollock
Camera: Fuji X-T4, 1/250sec f/16, ISO 160
Lights: 3 Godox AD 400s, on AD100, 1 Einstein E640. Wireless trigger
Second Place
Pears and Grapes Larry Pollock
Two Thirds
Rainy Afternoon Dave Church
Juiced Debbie Jallit
Five Honorable Mentions
Just For Love Cynthia Briseno
Cameras Jim Ingraham
Fairy Bells Julie Padgett
Lemon Zinger Suzi Pratt
Very Still Life Nomeca Hartwell
Still Life With Still Life Susan Sheets
Please join us on Zoom for our March, (already!), competition meeting.
We’ll be viewing STILL LIFES in the Assigned category and we will have the opportunity to see all those other creative captures right in the comfort of our own homes. The deadline for entering images to Dave Church is MIDNIGHT tonight so get cracking and see you soon!
photo by Debbie Jallit
First Place
Kelp Jim Ingraham
This image, titled “Kelp” was taken from Citizens Dock Rd. in the harbor at Crescent City, Ca. It was a bright and sunny day and the winds were calm. The kelp was sitting near the surface and I could see the seafloor as well as clouds reflecting in the water. The color of the water was a beautiful blue green. I thought it would make for a compelling image.
Taken with a Nikon D810 and Tokina 24-70 mm lens at 40mm. ISO 125, Shutter speed of 1/125 and aperture of F8
Three Second Places
Nightmare On Main Street Jim Ingraham
Waiting On The Snow Susan Sheets
Margrette, Your Lips Are Hot Dale George
Third Place
Splash Larry Pollock
Four Honorable Mentions
Geisha Larry Pollock
Lingering Smoke Rose Christner
Come In, Sit Down Dale George
Long Way Home Nomeca Hartwell
Two First Places
Still Life With Bamboo Jim Ingraham
This image was conceived and set up with the assigned subject of ‘Curves’ in mind. Studio set up with three studio flash heads all in softboxes. Two were on either side and slightly behind the subject (bamboo and a rose). One was behind and above the subject. There was also a flash with a spot grid and red filter to light the backdrop.
The camera was a Nikon D850 with 24-70 mm Tamron lens set at 65mm. The aperture was f16 with a ISO 500 aperture. Shutter speed 1/160 though not relevant to the image as it was flash.
Snow Blanket Susan Sheets
This image was shot on my patio after a recent snow event. I pressed my foot along the edge into the snow to create the scallops. After a bit more melting, to me, it looked like fringe on a blanket. Shot with my iPhone 8Plus.
Second Place
Musical Curves Larry Pollock
Two Third Places
Gnome Home Cynthia Briseno
Snowy road Curves Ozzie Cummins
Two Honorable Mentions
Abstract in Green Dale George
Slinky Judy Cox
Two First Places
Red Hot Troubles Bridget Cline
It was a very windy day at Bandon. I just spent the day enjoying the big waves and rocks.
1/4000 sec. f9 ISO 200
190 mm (70-200mm)
Swan Song On The Pond Susan Sheets
